Bucky McGuire
The Adventures of a Prairie Boy
by Bryan Foy
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Pub Date Aug 24 2021 | Archive Date Aug 24 2021
Girl Friday Productions | Longhollow Books
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Description
Eleven-year-old Bucky McGuire climbs aboard his family’s covered wagon and heads west in 1877. Wrapped in buffalo robes, young Bucky watches the new world unfurl before him and dreams of the possibilities of frontier life in post–Civil War Illinois.
Bucky soon learns he will need every ounce of his considerable grit and good-heartedness to assist the McGuire clan in taming their new surroundings. There are crops to protect from a biblical plague of locusts, a cowboy posse to join when a fierce blizzard threatens a herd of cattle, and wayward children to rescue from an abandoned mine shaft. To say nothing of the risks posed by the smile of a pretty girl at the church social . . .
As his adventures unfold, Bucky will discover that anything is possible with the help of a strong horse, a loyal dog, and the love of a good family.
A Note From the Publisher
Dr. Foy and his family owned a farm on Longhollow Road in Galena, which was the source of inspiration for the McGuire family farm. By trade, Dr. Foy is a practicing heart surgeon in the Chicago area. By night, he enjoys reading, particularly to his grandchildren or making up stories about family, faith, love, hope, and forgiveness.
Bucky McGuire: The Adventures of a Prairie Boy is Dr. Foy's first book.
Advance Praise
"An entertaining coming-of-age tale with a likable young hero."- Kirkus Reviews
"An engrossing, heart-warming story that will appeal to readers of all generations." -Michael J. Collins, best-selling author
"Readers will find this story an interesting and informative glimpse into the hard work and challenges faced by settlers in the American Midwest." - Stew Knight, author of the Finn & Botts series
“An adventurous tale that will sure warm the heart and soul.” — P. J. HarteNaus, author of the Beldon Boy series
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Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780578865829 |
| PRICE | $13.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Ann F, Reviewer
This is a well written book that holds your attention from the first page until the last. The author brings the story to life with his words and you feel like you are there. It has just the right amount of action and adventure to keep you turning the pages. This book was a wonderful read and I enjoyed every minute spent with it. I received a complimentary copy from Girl Friday Productions, Longhollow Books via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Leslie S, Librarian
The description of Bucky McGuire and its setting of post-civil war Illinois near Galena caught my attention right away. As an Illinois girl interested in history, I had high hopes for this book. While the story of Bucky was interesting and the interchange between the now adult Bucky and his great-grandchildren was interesting, I did not enjoy it as much as I hoped.
While geared for upper-elementary children, the author uses numerous words and phrases unfamiliar to many children. While well-written and filled with amazing vocabulary, Bucky McGuire would be best as a read-aloud where unfamiliar terms could be explained. I did find the story dragged a bit but reading it aloud so that children could "hear" it told in the same way Bucky's grandchildren did would be a wise choice. As parent or teacher may find it helpful to create research projects around some of the events included in the book which would provide learning opportunities in history and science topics.
Recommended for reading aloud or as a unit study. Children who are interested in history and are avid readers will enjoy.
